US20050272483A1 - Electronic device - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
- F16M11/02—Heads
- F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
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- F16M11/10—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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- the invention relates to an electronic device, and in particular to a scanner.
- Scanners are often used in on an office or home work area such as a desktop. Other devices such as displays and printers may also be put in the same space; however, the scanner's large planar area can occupy too much workable space.
- Embodiments of the invention provide an electronic device that can be deployed in various orientations, comprising a body and a frame.
- the body comprises an engaging portion.
- the frame is hinged to the body, rotatable between a first position and a second position.
- the frame comprises a recess.
- the engaging portion is disposed in the recess to engage the body and the frame such that the frame is in the first position, substantially parallel to the body. When the frame is in the second position, the body and the frame form a first angle.
- a body comprises a first edge.
- a frame is hinged to the body, comprising a second edge and a third edge, substantially parallel to the first edge, and the frame is rotatable between a first position and a second position; when the frame is in the first position, the first edge contacts the second edge such that the frame is substantially parallel to the body; and when the frame is in the second position, the electronic device is supported on a surface via the first edge of the body and the third edge of the frame.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first position according to a first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the electronic device in the first position when the cover is open according to the first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the electronic device hung vertically according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2B is a rear view of the electronic device in the first position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3B is a schematic rear view of an electronic device in the second position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3C is a perspective view of a frame of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3D is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the first position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3E is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the second position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first position according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the electronic device in a second position according to the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4C is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the first position according to the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4D is a schematic side view of a frame of the electronic device in transition according to the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4E is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the second position according to the second embodiment of the invention.
- electronic devices 10 , 20 disclosed in embodiments of the invention are scanners, the characteristics of the embodiments are applicable in other electronic devices such as flat panel displays, lightweight copiers, multifunction printers, notebook computers, and other devices.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic device 10 in a first position according to a first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the electronic device 10 in the first position when a cover 16 is open.
- the electronic device 10 comprises a body 12 , a frame 14 , a shaft 13 , and the cover 16 .
- the frame 14 is hinged to the body 12 via the shaft 13 .
- the cover 16 i is closed on the frame 14 , the position is defined as a first position.
- the electronic device 10 When the frame 14 is in the first position, the electronic device 10 can be laid flat on a plane XY, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B . In this position, the frame 14 and the body 12 are substantially parallel.
- the cover 16 is movable connected to the body 12 , partially covering the body 12 .
- the body 12 comprises a first magnetic element 122
- the cover 16 comprises a second magnetic element 162 .
- the cover 16 and the body 12 maintain proximity by magnetic attraction between the first magnetic element 122 and the second magnetic element 162 .
- the cover 16 can contact the body 12 or separate therefrom.
- cover 16 When the cover 16 is separated from the body 12 , paper P can be disposed therebetween for scanning. When the cover 16 is open, the cover 16 and the body 12 form an angle ⁇ 2 , less than 90°.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the electronic device 10 hung vertically according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- the frame 14 When the frame 14 is in the first position, it can be hung on a vertical surface 29 . That is, when the frame 14 is close to the body 12 , the electronic device 10 can be substantially vertically hung on a hook 291 of the vertical surface 29 via a handle 15 , allowing scanning of paper P without occupying any horizontal workspace.
- FIG. 2B is a rear view of the electronic device 10 in the first position.
- Handle 15 is rotatably disposed on the rear 12 b of the body 12 .
- the rear 12 b of the body 12 comprises a containing portion 19 for any circular element D such as a compact disk (CD).
- CD compact disk
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the electronic device 10 in a second position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3B is a schematic rear view of the electronic device 10 in the second position.
- the frame 14 is hinged to the body 12 via the shaft 13 , movable between the first position ( FIG. 1A ) and the second position ( FIG. 3A ).
- the second position is upright.
- the frame 14 and the body 12 act as a stand, forming an angle ⁇ 1 therebetween, variable according to application.
- FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the frame 14 of the electronic device 10 .
- the frame 14 comprises a recess 141 .
- the recess 141 corresponding to the engaging portion 121 is engaged by the engaging portion 121 such that the body 12 is substantially parallel to the frame 14 .
- the electronic device 10 can be placed on the plane XY with engaging portion 121 acting as a support for the body 12 .
- the frame 14 and the engaging portion 121 simultaneously support the electronic device 10 in upright position.
- the body 12 comprises a first edge 101 , with engaging portion 121 located thereon.
- the frame comprises a second edge 102 and a third edge 103 .
- the recess 131 is located on the second edge 102 .
- the first edge 101 contacts the second edge 102 such that the engaging portion 121 is disposed in the recess 141 , and the frame 14 is substantially parallel to the body 12 .
- the electronic device 10 can be deployed on plane XY.
- the frame 14 is in the second position, the electronic device 10 is supported on a surface via the first edge 101 of the body 12 and the third edge 103 of the frame 14 .
- FIGS. 3D and 3E are schematic side views of the electronic device 10 , showing transition between the first and the second positions.
- the frame 14 is in the first position, as shown in FIG. 3D , the body 12 and the frame 14 are linearly aligned, and the engaging portion 121 is contained in the recess 141 of the frame 14 .
- the frame 14 is in the first position when the engaging portion 121 of the body 12 is engaged with the recess 141 .
- the frame 14 When the frame 14 is in the second position, as shown in FIG. 3E , the frame 14 and the body 12 provide support on the same plane such that the electronic device 10 is upright.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic device 20 in a first position according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the electronic device 20 in the second position.
- the electronic deice 20 comprises a body, a frame 24 , and a cover 26 .
- the body 22 comprises a first edge 201 and an engaging portion 221 located thereon.
- the frame 24 rotatably hinged to the body 22 via a shaft 23 , comprises a recess 241 , a second edge 202 , and a third edge 203 , parallel to the first edge 201 .
- the recess 241 is located on the second edge 202 .
- the cover 26 is hinged to a side 22 a of the body 22 near the first edge 201 .
- the cover 26 can contact or separate from the body 22 via magnetic elements (not shown) similar to the first embodiment.
- the frame 24 can be rotatable from a first position ( FIG. 4A ) and a second position ( FIG. 4B ).
- first edge 201 contacts the second edge 202 such that the frame 24 is substantially parallel to the body 22 .
- the engaging portion 221 is engaged with the recess 241 , and thus, the electronic device 20 can be supported on a plane XY.
- the electronic device can be deployed in various orientations.
Abstract
An electronic device. A body has an engaging portion. A frame is hinged to the body, rotatable between a first position and a second position. The frame comprises a recess. The engaging portion is disposed in the recess and engages the body and the frame, disposing the frame in the first position, substantially parallel to the body. When the frame is in the second position, the body and the frame form a first angle.
Description
- The invention relates to an electronic device, and in particular to a scanner.
- Scanners are often used in on an office or home work area such as a desktop. Other devices such as displays and printers may also be put in the same space; however, the scanner's large planar area can occupy too much workable space.
- Embodiments of the invention provide an electronic device that can be deployed in various orientations, comprising a body and a frame. The body comprises an engaging portion. The frame is hinged to the body, rotatable between a first position and a second position. The frame comprises a recess. The engaging portion is disposed in the recess to engage the body and the frame such that the frame is in the first position, substantially parallel to the body. When the frame is in the second position, the body and the frame form a first angle.
- Further provided is another electronic device, in which a body comprises a first edge. A frame is hinged to the body, comprising a second edge and a third edge, substantially parallel to the first edge, and the frame is rotatable between a first position and a second position; when the frame is in the first position, the first edge contacts the second edge such that the frame is substantially parallel to the body; and when the frame is in the second position, the electronic device is supported on a surface via the first edge of the body and the third edge of the frame.
- The invention can be more fully understood by reading the subsequent detailed description in conjunction with the examples and references made to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first position according to a first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the electronic device in the first position when the cover is open according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the electronic device hung vertically according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2B is a rear view of the electronic device in the first position according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second position according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 3B is a schematic rear view of an electronic device in the second position according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 3C is a perspective view of a frame of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 3D is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the first position according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 3E is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the second position according to the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first position according to a second embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the electronic device in a second position according to the second embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4C is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the first position according to the second embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4D is a schematic side view of a frame of the electronic device in transition according to the second embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 4E is a schematic side view of the electronic device in the second position according to the second embodiment of the invention. - While
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of anelectronic device 10 in a first position according to a first embodiment of the invention.FIG. 1B is a perspective view of theelectronic device 10 in the first position when acover 16 is open. - The
electronic device 10 comprises abody 12, aframe 14, ashaft 13, and thecover 16. Theframe 14 is hinged to thebody 12 via theshaft 13. When the cover 16i is closed on theframe 14, the position is defined as a first position. - When the
frame 14 is in the first position, theelectronic device 10 can be laid flat on a plane XY, as shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B . In this position, theframe 14 and thebody 12 are substantially parallel. Thecover 16 is movable connected to thebody 12, partially covering thebody 12. Thebody 12 comprises a firstmagnetic element 122, and thecover 16 comprises a secondmagnetic element 162. Thecover 16 and thebody 12 maintain proximity by magnetic attraction between the firstmagnetic element 122 and the secondmagnetic element 162. Thus, thecover 16 can contact thebody 12 or separate therefrom. - When the
cover 16 is separated from thebody 12, paper P can be disposed therebetween for scanning. When thecover 16 is open, thecover 16 and thebody 12 form an angle θ2, less than 90°. -
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of theelectronic device 10 hung vertically according to the first embodiment of the invention. When theframe 14 is in the first position, it can be hung on avertical surface 29. That is, when theframe 14 is close to thebody 12, theelectronic device 10 can be substantially vertically hung on ahook 291 of thevertical surface 29 via ahandle 15, allowing scanning of paper P without occupying any horizontal workspace. - Furthermore,
FIG. 2B is a rear view of theelectronic device 10 in the first position.Handle 15 is rotatably disposed on the rear 12b of thebody 12. The rear 12b of thebody 12 comprises a containingportion 19 for any circular element D such as a compact disk (CD). -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of theelectronic device 10 in a second position according to the first embodiment of the invention.FIG. 3B is a schematic rear view of theelectronic device 10 in the second position. - As mentioned, the
frame 14 is hinged to thebody 12 via theshaft 13, movable between the first position (FIG. 1A ) and the second position (FIG. 3A ). The second position is upright. When theframe 14 is in the second position, theframe 14 and thebody 12 act as a stand, forming an angle θ1 therebetween, variable according to application. - Furthermore, the
body 12 comprises an engagingpotion 121.FIG. 3C is a perspective view of theframe 14 of theelectronic device 10. Theframe 14 comprises arecess 141. When theframe 14 is in the first position, therecess 141 corresponding to the engagingportion 121 is engaged by the engagingportion 121 such that thebody 12 is substantially parallel to theframe 14. Thus, theelectronic device 10 can be placed on the plane XY with engagingportion 121 acting as a support for thebody 12. Thus, theframe 14 and the engagingportion 121 simultaneously support theelectronic device 10 in upright position. - Moreover, the
body 12 comprises afirst edge 101, with engagingportion 121 located thereon. The frame comprises asecond edge 102 and athird edge 103. The recess 131 is located on thesecond edge 102. When theframe 14 is in the first position, thefirst edge 101 contacts thesecond edge 102 such that the engagingportion 121 is disposed in therecess 141, and theframe 14 is substantially parallel to thebody 12. Thus, theelectronic device 10 can be deployed on plane XY. When theframe 14 is in the second position, theelectronic device 10 is supported on a surface via thefirst edge 101 of thebody 12 and thethird edge 103 of theframe 14. -
FIGS. 3D and 3E are schematic side views of theelectronic device 10, showing transition between the first and the second positions. When theframe 14 is in the first position, as shown inFIG. 3D , thebody 12 and theframe 14 are linearly aligned, and the engagingportion 121 is contained in therecess 141 of theframe 14. - Note that the
recess 141 concealed by the engagingportion 121, upon separation is revealed. Theframe 14 is in the first position when the engagingportion 121 of thebody 12 is engaged with therecess 141. - When the
frame 14 is in the second position, as shown inFIG. 3E , theframe 14 and thebody 12 provide support on the same plane such that theelectronic device 10 is upright. -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of anelectronic device 20 in a first position according to a second embodiment of the invention.FIG. 4B is a perspective view of theelectronic device 20 in the second position. - The
electronic deice 20 comprises a body, aframe 24, and acover 26. Thebody 22 comprises afirst edge 201 and an engagingportion 221 located thereon. Theframe 24, rotatably hinged to thebody 22 via ashaft 23, comprises arecess 241, asecond edge 202, and athird edge 203, parallel to thefirst edge 201. Therecess 241 is located on thesecond edge 202. Thecover 26 is hinged to aside 22a of thebody 22 near thefirst edge 201. Thecover 26 can contact or separate from thebody 22 via magnetic elements (not shown) similar to the first embodiment. - When the
cover 26 moves in a first direction shown by arrow A to separate from thebody 22, a paper can be inserted for scanning. - The
frame 24 can be rotatable from a first position (FIG. 4A ) and a second position (FIG. 4B ). When theframe 24 is in the first position, thefirst edge 201 contacts thesecond edge 202 such that theframe 24 is substantially parallel to thebody 22. The engagingportion 221 is engaged with therecess 241, and thus, theelectronic device 20 can be supported on a plane XY. - When the
frame 24 moves in a second direction shown by arrow B, the electronic device orscanner 20 is upright, supported by thefirst edge 201 and thethird edge 203 on plane XY. When theelectronic device 20 is positioned upright, thebody 22 and theframe 24 form an angle θ3, variable with requirement. Note that directions A and B are opposite. - When the
frame 24 is in the first position, as shown inFIG. 4C , observed from a side thereof, theframe 24 and thebody 22 are aligned. The engagingportion 221 of thebody 22 is engaged with therecess 241. - When the
electronic device 20 is deployed in upright position, as shown inFIG. 4D , theframe 24 is moved to separate from the engagingportion 221 of thebody 22. - When the
electronic device 20 is rotated to the second position, as shown in 4E, theframe 24 and the engagingportion 221 simultaneously support thebody 22 on the same plane. - In conclusion, in embodiments of the invention, the electronic device can be deployed in various orientations.
- While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements (as would be apparent to those skilled in the art). Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
a body, comprising an engaging portion; and
a frame, hinged to the body, rotatable between a first position and a second position, comprising a recess, wherein the engaging portion disposed in the recess to engage the body and the frame disposes the frame in the first position; wherein the frame is substantially parallel to the body; and when the frame is in the second position, the body and the frame form a first angle.
2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a shaft, connecting the frame and the body.
3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a cover, movably connected to the body and covering at least a portion of the body.
4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the cover is contact with or separated from the body selectively, and when the cover is separated from the body, the cover and the body form a second angle less than 90°.
5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the body further comprises a first magnetic element; the cover further comprises a second magnetic element, and the cover and the body attach together by the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.
6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a handle, rotatably disposed on the body; wherein when the frame is in the first position, the electronic device is substantially vertically deployed by means of the handle.
7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein body further comprises a containing portion, containing a circular object.
8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises a scanner.
9. An electronic device, comprising:
a body, comprising a first edge; and
a frame, hinged to the body, comprising a second edge and a third edge substantially parallel to the first edge, the frame rotatable between a first position and a second position; wherein when the frame is in the first position, the first edge contacts the second edge, substantially parallel to the body; and when the frame is in the second position, the electronic device is upright on a flat surface by support of the first edge of the body and the third edge of the frame.
10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising a cover, hinged to the body and selectively contacting or separated from the body; whereby when the cover moves in a first direction, the cover separates from the body, and when the cover moves in a second direction to the second position, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.
11. The electronic device as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the cover is hinged to a side of the body in the vicinity of the first edge.
12. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the body further comprises an engaging portion, the frame further comprises a recess, and when the frame is in the first position, the engaging portion is engaged with the recess.
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